This course will focus on dental anatomy, common dental diseases, and basic dental procedures. Topics will include proper charting, routine periodontal care, anesthesia, patient monitoring, analgesia, post-op concerns, and homecare for clients. Dental equipment and instruments will be reviewed in preparation for the concurrent lab (ANSC 261L).
Prerequisites
Admission in the Veterinary Technology Program and a grade of “C” or better in all completed ANSC courses
Corequisites
Co-registration in ANSC 261L.
Course Outcomes
- Explain all aspects of anesthetic monitoring.
- Understand the proper operation of anesthetic delivery equipment and monitoring instruments.
- Understand and integrate all aspects of patient management for common dental procedures in companion animal species.
- Identify and provide appropriate instruments, supplies and environment to maintain asepsis during dental procedures.
- Understand the principles of routine dental care and be able to make recommendations to pet owners.
- Recognize the levels of periodontal disease and how it affects a patient’s overall health.
- Identify normal dental anatomy of common veterinary species.